Pros and Cons of Staying on Disney Property

Walt Disney World Hotels – Advantages and Disadvantages

One of the toughest decisions when planning a Disney World vacation is trying to decide if you want to stay at a hotel on Disney World property or if you want to stay off site at one of the many Orlando hotels near Walt Disney World. We have compiled a list of advantages and disadvantages to help you in deciding if you should stay at a Walt Disney World hotel.

Best Prices on A Hotel Near Walt Disney World!

The Best Of Both Worlds

If you still can not decide on where to stay, I might suggest you looking to stay at one of the hotels on Disney World property that are not actually owned by Walt Disney World such as the Best Western in Disney. The Best Western is always priced at or below what the Disney All Star properties are priced at, but the Best Western offers so many more amenities. If you stay at the Best Western you are now combining most of the advantages of staying on Disney Property as well as eliminating most of the disadvantages of staying at hotels near Walt Disney World.

Advantages Of Staying At A Walt Disney World Hotel:

Free shuttle service to and from the Orlando International Airport

Free shuttle services to all the Disney theme parks. These shuttles run every 30 minutes.

Magic Hours, allowing you and your family to enter the park 1 hour before guest who are not staying at a Disney World Resort

Ability to charge goods and services to your room throughout Disney World

All hotels in Disney are well thought out and wonderfully themed

Disney is well known for having professionally trained staff and the service is usually impeccable

Disney guests have the opportunity to have one of the characters tuck your children in bed before they go to sleep

Disney hotel guests also have preferred dining options

Disadvantages Of Staying On Walt Disney World Property:

Staying at a Walt Disney World hotel is more expensive

The Disney transportation service will only take you to the Disney parks it will not take you to the other area attractions

The Disney properties do not offer freebies such as: children eat free programs or free breakfast